Admitting Clerk

**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, interviews and documents admission information for patients entering the hospital and performs general clerical duties.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:
Grade 12 and two year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

**Skills And Abilities**:

- Ability to keyboard 45 wpm
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Physical abilities to carry out the duties of the position.

**Job Requirements**: